Masak Lemak Daging Salai, or smoked beef in a spicy coconut curry, is loved everywhere in Malaysia, and is a staple in its state of origin, Negeri Sembilan. The charred meat slices take on a full-bodied flavour from a long period of smoking in an offset smoker, rather than a direct-heat smoker. This technique was…
Eating Banana Leaf Curry in Malaysia is a unique experience that’s worth the trip! Picture this: a banana leaf, at least 30cm long, is placed before you, as a placemat would be – but that’s your plate! A server carrying multiple bowls with little spoons will scoop various foods onto the leaf – you will…
Ikan Bakar requires little explanation: in Malay, “ikan” means fish and “bakar” means to grill. Yet there’s more to it than throwing a fish onto a barbecue! There are ikan bakar stalls throughout the Malaysian archipelago, each with its own seafood specialties and signature marinades. The customer has their choice of fish marinated in a…
